Shadow Blue vs Parma Gray
Where Shadow Blue belongs to Behr's range, Parma Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Shadow Blue belongs to the blue family and Parma Gray to the blue-grey family. Parma Gray (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Shadow Blue (LRV 44), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Shadow Blue runs blue while Parma Gray is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Shadow Blue vs Parma Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow Blue on one side and Parma Gray on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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